Gunmen Open Fire at Playa del Carmen Bar During Mexico-Ecuador Match, Wounding Two
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — Gunmen opened fire at a bar in the Ejido neighborhood on Tuesday night, wounding two people and interrupting a broadcast of the Mexico-Ecuador soccer match.
The attack occurred around 9:30 p.m. at the bar Al Son de María Regia, located on Calle 4 between Avenidas 120 and 125. Armed individuals fired shots at the establishment and then fled, according to police reports.
Paramedics transported the two injured individuals to a hospital. One of the victims was a waiter at the bar. Municipal police officers cordoned off the area. No arrests have been reported.
The bar previously operated under the name El Bom Bom de Tatich, where a person was killed in January 2025. In September 2025, gunmen also fired at the same location, wounding a doorman.
Javier Mendez covers public safety, law enforcement, and legal affairs in Quintana Roo. He monitors official reports from the FGE (State Prosecutor's Office), the Mexican Navy, and municipal police to deliver accurate English summaries of crime, trafficking cases, arrests, and court rulings affecting the Riviera Maya region.Javier has been covering crime and public safety news since 2023, reporting on cases ranging from felony arrests and human trafficking investigations to court proceedings and organized crime-related incidents across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal. His reporting provides English-speaking residents and travelers with reliable, timely information about safety conditions in Quintana Roo's major tourist destinations.Javier works closely with official government sources and press offices to verify facts before publication, and maintains an archive of law enforcement communications to provide context for ongoing stories. He is dedicated to accurate, factual reporting on complex safety issues that affect both residents and visitors to the region.For story tips: javier@rivieramayanews.mx
